Case scenario
A carer presents a prescription for cefalexin oral liquid for their child, who has mild cellulitis. The intern asks if they could be assessed on EPA dispensing. You agree and ask the intern to talk through their thoughts as you observe them process the prescription and reconstitute the antibiotic.
Learning objectivesAfter reading this article, pharmacists should be able to:
Competencies addressed (2016): 1.4, 1.5, 1.6, 2.3, 4.1, 4.3, 4.6, 4.7, 5. |
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Introduction
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Clinical features
Warm compresses are the cornerstone of treatment, helping to soften the lesion, bring pus to the surface and encourage spontaneous drainage. A clean face cloth soaked in warm (not hot) water should be applied to the closed eyelid for 2–5 minutes, twice daily during the active phase. Once the stye begins to drain, any discharge should be gently wiped away using a clean, warm washcloth. After resolution, continuing warm compresses once daily may help prevent recurrence.2 







